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Daily Mail
6 days ago
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Ravel Morrison joins ex-Man United and Chelsea stars on new PFA transfer list as he eyes English football comeback after playing for 14 clubs in as many years
Ravel Morrison has been named as a surprise inclusion in the list of free agents that will attend week six of the PFA's pre-season training as he eyes a return to English football. The United academy product - who played alongside the like of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard - was tipped to be a future first-team star but struggled to live up to expectations. He ultimately left the club in 2012, after concerns over off the field problems and number of injures, before he eventually joined West Ham. Back in September, Morrison signed for the 14th club of his rollercoaster career - Precision FC in Dubai - but is now unattached again and eyeing a return to English football. This summer, the PFA - the Professional Footballers' Association - have been putting on training camps for free agents looking to stay fit and play games while they don't have a club to do that with. And Morrison has been included on the Association's list for the sixth week of the camp, joining 21 other players including a fellow ex-Manchester United star and a former Chelsea man. Alongside Morrison is former United academy player Ryan Tunnicliffe, who played with Morrison in United's FA Youth Cup-winning team of 2011. He has since featured for the likes of Fulham and Portsmouth. As is Jamal Blackman, formerly of Chelsea, while the likes of Jake Cain were formerly on Liverpool's books. Morrison hasn't played in England since the 2021-22 season, when he was on Derby County's books. He is now 32, but went to the United States to play for DC United, while he has also turned out for the likes of Lazio, QPR and West Ham in his career. He also played in the Baller League. An England youth international up to Under-21 level, meanwhile, Morrison has also been playing for Jamaica, who are managed by former Three Lions boss Steve McClaren. Earlier this year, he pleaded with English clubs to take a chance on him despite his reputation. He told The Athletic: 'I do believe I can play in the Championship, easy. The frustrating thing is I'm not getting the opportunity. 'My agent has spoken to a lot of sporting directors, chief scouts and heads of recruitment, and we've got really close to an agreement. 'Then they get the manager's opinion and it becomes, "Ah, but he's done this, he's done that", and they are speaking about things that happened when I was a kid. The PFA have named a 22-man squad for the training camp on week six of their summer camp 'Time has moved on, it's over a decade ago. But it's crazy sometimes how people don't move on. 'So many people have formed an opinion about me, but those opinions are based on things that happened 10 to 15 years ago. 'I'm 32 now. I've played football around the world and had a good career. I'm not a kid of 16 or 17 anymore.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Ravel Morrison targets English football comeback as he joins new PFA transfer list with ex-Man Utd and Chelsea stars
Scroll down to see the PFA list in full BACK FOR MORR Ravel Morrison targets English football comeback as he joins new PFA transfer list with ex-Man Utd and Chelsea stars Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RAVEL MORRISON has joined up with the PFA's pre-season training squad. The initiative has been running all summer for footballers that find themselves without a club. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Ravel Morrison has become a regular for Jamaica in recent years Credit: Getty By joining up with the PFA pre-season squad, Morrison appears to be targeting a return to English football. The former Manchester United wonderkid last played on these shores for Derby County during the 2021-22 season. Morrison has since turned out for DC United in MLS and UAE side Precision. The midfielder was also in action for Jamaica back in June, bossed by ex-England manager Steve McClaren. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Get in son Chelsea set for huge windfall as Inter line up ex-star who only played twice While he has also featured in the Baller League at London's Copper Box Arena. Earlier this summer, Morrison pleaded with bosses of English sides to ignore his wild reputation and give him a chance. The former England youth international told The Athletic: "I do believe I can play in the Championship — easy. The frustrating thing is I'm not getting the opportunity. 'My agent has spoken to a lot of sporting directors, chief scouts and heads of recruitment, and we've got really close to an agreement. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'Then they get the manager's opinion and it becomes, 'Ah, but he's done this, he's done that', and they are speaking about things that happened when I was a kid. 'Time has moved on, it's over a decade ago. But it's crazy sometimes how people don't move on. Kevin Nolan remembers the lost talent of Ravel Morrison 'So many people have formed an opinion about me, but those opinions are based on things that happened 10 to 15 years ago. 'I'm 32 now. I've played football around the world and had a good career. I'm not a kid of 16 or 17 anymore. 'But then again, I have to look at myself because it all stems from my own mistakes. I did some things that were wrong and I can't blame anyone but myself." 5 5 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW Also in the PFA's 42-man training squad this week is Morrison's fellow ex-Man Utd youth product Ryan Tunnicliffe. The midfielder won the FA Youth Cup in 2011 alongside the likes of Morrison, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Sam Johnstone and Michael Keane. Following two first team appearances for the Red Devils, Tunnicliffe went on to sign for Fulham, Millwall, Luton and Portsmouth. He now finds himself a free agent aged 32 following a season Down Under with Adelaide United. Also on the list is ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Jamal Blackman. The 31-year-old left Stamford Bridge in 2021 without a senior appearance, despite having appeared on the first team bench several times, and most recently played for Shrewsbury. Ex-Newcastle ace Rolando Aarons is in the squad as well as former Tottenham academy prospect Jaden Brown. 5 Ryan Tunnicliffe turned out for Adelaide United last season Credit: Getty
The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
Ravel Morrison targets English football comeback as he joins new PFA transfer list with ex-Man Utd and Chelsea stars
RAVEL MORRISON has joined up with the PFA's pre-season training squad. The initiative has been running all summer for footballers that find themselves without a club. 4 By joining up with the PFA pre-season squad, Morrison appears to be targeting a return to English football. The former Manchester United wonderkid last played on these shores for Derby County during the 2021-22 season. Morrison has since turned out for DC United in MLS and UAE side Precision. The midfielder was also in action for Jamaica back in June, bossed by ex-England manager Steve McClaren. While he has also featured in the Baller League at London's Copper Box Arena. Earlier this summer, Morrison pleaded with bosses of English sides to ignore his wild reputation and give him a chance. The former England youth international told The Athletic: "I do believe I can play in the Championship — easy. The frustrating thing is I'm not getting the opportunity. 'My agent has spoken to a lot of sporting directors, chief scouts and heads of recruitment, and we've got really close to an agreement. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'Then they get the manager's opinion and it becomes, 'Ah, but he's done this, he's done that', and they are speaking about things that happened when I was a kid. 'Time has moved on, it's over a decade ago. But it's crazy sometimes how people don't move on. Kevin Nolan remembers the lost talent of Ravel Morrison 'So many people have formed an opinion about me, but those opinions are based on things that happened 10 to 15 years ago. 'I'm 32 now. I've played football around the world and had a good career. I'm not a kid of 16 or 17 anymore. 'But then again, I have to look at myself because it all stems from my own mistakes. I did some things that were wrong and I can't blame anyone but myself." 4 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW Also in the PFA's 42-man training squad this week is Morrison's fellow ex-Man Utd youth product Ryan Tunnicliffe. The midfielder won the FA Youth Cup in 2011 alongside the likes of Morrison, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Sam Johnstone and Michael Keane. Following two first team appearances for the Red Devils, Tunnicliffe went on to sign for Fulham, Millwall, Luton and Portsmouth. He now finds himself a free agent aged 32 following a season Down Under with Adelaide United. Also on the list is ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Jamal Blackman. The 31-year-old left Stamford Bridge in 2021 without a senior appearance, despite having appeared on the first team bench several times, and most recently played for Shrewsbury. Ex-Newcastle ace Rolando Aarons is in the squad as well as former Tottenham academy prospect Jaden Brown. 4
The Sun
06-06-2025
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- The Sun
‘Time has moved on' – Man Utd wild child Ravel Morrison, 32, targeting Championship transfer as he puts past behind him
RAVEL MORRISON has pleaded for clubs to ignore his wild child past. The former Manchester United wonderkid is targeting a move back to the Championship - but wants to put the past behind him. Morrison was hailed as a whizz-kid of the Old Trafford youth system when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge but he quickly earned the reputation of an unreliable 'bad boy'. He made what turned out to be disappointing move to West Ham and then Lazio, where he only managed eight appearances in 2015. Loan spells at Birmingham City, QPR, Cardiff City, Sheffield United, Derby County and Mexican side at Atlas also didn't work out. But Morrison is wiser than the kid who got into trouble, ended up in court and left Old Trafford on a sour note. Back in September, the 32-year-old signed for the 14th club of his rollercoaster career - Precision FC in Dubai in the UAE second division. He told The Athletic: 'Even now, I can guarantee that if I signed for a club in England, the headline in all the newspapers would be something negative. 'If another player at United gets into trouble, he's always 'the next Ravel'. Anything that anyone does wrong gets linked to my name. 'It pops up on my Instagram and I'm thinking, 'Oh, not again… how many years is this now?'. At West Ham, there were occasions when he missed training because he had been up all night on his PlayStation. And he was accused of attitude issues, timing problems and appeared in court for witness intimidation and criminal damage while at Man Utd in 2011. Ravel Morrison reveals he used to steal boots from Man Utd dressing room to sell and feed his family Morrison was also once fined £7000 by the FA for alleged homophobic comments made on Twitter. But homesick Morrison has set his mind on moving back to England and having one last crack at the second-tier again, where he has already played for six different sides. He said: 'I do believe I can play in the Championship — easy. The frustrating thing is I'm not getting the opportunity. 'My agent has spoken to a lot of sporting directors, chief scouts and heads of recruitment, and we've got really close to an agreement. 'Then they get the manager's opinion and it becomes, 'Ah, but he's done this, he's done that', and they are speaking about things that happened when I was a kid. 'Time has moved on, it's over a decade ago. But it's crazy sometimes how people don't move on.' 'So many people have formed an opinion about me, but those opinions are based on things that happened 10 to 15 years ago. 'I'm 32 now. I've played football around the world and had a good career. I'm not a kid of 16 or 17 anymore. 'But then again, I have to look at myself because it all stems from my own mistakes. I did some things that were wrong and I can't blame anyone but myself.' He has won 20 caps for Jamaica since switching allegiances in 2020. Morrison, who shares the same hometown as Marcus Rashford in Wythenshawe, has his eyes set on returning to where it all began at Carrington. Speaking on the Undr the Cosh podcast last month, Morrison said: "I've got my B licence now - I did it in the summer. '"I want to get into some type of coaching after I retire. That'd be good. I'd like to go back to United!" 2
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘Time has moved on' – Man Utd wild child Ravel Morrison, 32, targeting Championship transfer as he puts past behind him
He eventually wants to end up back at United MORR TO COME 'Time has moved on' – Man Utd wild child Ravel Morrison, 32, targeting Championship transfer as he puts past behind him Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RAVEL MORRISON has pleaded for clubs to ignore his wild child past. The former Manchester United wonderkid is targeting a move back to the Championship - but wants to put the past behind him. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Ravel Morrison has pleaded for clubs to ignore his wild past Credit: Getty Morrison was hailed as a whizz-kid of the Old Trafford youth system when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge but he quickly earned the reputation of an unreliable 'bad boy'. He made what turned out to be disappointing move to West Ham and then Lazio, where he only managed eight appearances in 2015. Loan spells at Birmingham City, QPR, Cardiff City, Sheffield United, Derby County and Mexican side at Atlas also didn't work out. But Morrison is wiser than the kid who got into trouble, ended up in court and left Old Trafford on a sour note. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS 'MISSED BY ALL' Heartbreak for England legend as wife dies after months battling illness Back in September, the 32-year-old signed for the 14th club of his rollercoaster career - Precision FC in Dubai in the UAE second division. He told The Athletic: 'Even now, I can guarantee that if I signed for a club in England, the headline in all the newspapers would be something negative. 'If another player at United gets into trouble, he's always 'the next Ravel'. Anything that anyone does wrong gets linked to my name. 'It pops up on my Instagram and I'm thinking, 'Oh, not again… how many years is this now?'. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS At West Ham, there were occasions when he missed training because he had been up all night on his PlayStation. And he was accused of attitude issues, timing problems and appeared in court for witness intimidation and criminal damage while at Man Utd in 2011. Ravel Morrison reveals he used to steal boots from Man Utd dressing room to sell and feed his family Morrison was also once fined £7000 by the FA for alleged homophobic comments made on Twitter. But homesick Morrison has set his mind on moving back to England and having one last crack at the second-tier again, where he has already played for six different sides. He said: 'I do believe I can play in the Championship — easy. The frustrating thing is I'm not getting the opportunity. It all stems from my own mistakes Morrison 'My agent has spoken to a lot of sporting directors, chief scouts and heads of recruitment, and we've got really close to an agreement. 'Then they get the manager's opinion and it becomes, 'Ah, but he's done this, he's done that', and they are speaking about things that happened when I was a kid. 'Time has moved on, it's over a decade ago. But it's crazy sometimes how people don't move on.' 'So many people have formed an opinion about me, but those opinions are based on things that happened 10 to 15 years ago. 'I'm 32 now. I've played football around the world and had a good career. I'm not a kid of 16 or 17 anymore. 'But then again, I have to look at myself because it all stems from my own mistakes. I did some things that were wrong and I can't blame anyone but myself.' He has won 20 caps for Jamaica since switching allegiances in 2020. Morrison, who shares the same hometown as Marcus Rashford in Wythenshawe, has his eyes set on returning to where it all began at Carrington. Speaking on the Undr the Cosh podcast last month, Morrison said: "I've got my B licence now - I did it in the summer. '"I want to get into some type of coaching after I retire. That'd be good. I'd like to go back to United!"
